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Excellent profile of three transgender Latinas

Three transgender Latina women tell their stories, bringing to life the experiences of immigrants like them, some undocumented and some not, in the United StatesTres mujeres, transgénero, latinas,...

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The White House shares 5 ways Obamacare helps the LGBT community

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being cited by the White House as an example of the government's work towards equality for LGBT people in the country, and an infographic is provided to explain how.On...

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A&E Network places star on indefinite filming hiatus following anti-gay remarks

Following calls from GLAAD, A&E Network has placed Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty on an indefinite filming hiatus after he made anti-gay remarks in a recent profile in GQ Magazine. The network said...

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Bishop Peggy Johnson: United Methodist Church laws are discriminatory against...

Bishop Peggy Johnson of Eastern Pennsylvania responded to a petition she received from the "clergy of the Philadelphia Episcopal area who stand in support of all LGBT members within the world-wide...

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Bob Newhart bows out of gig with anti-LGBT organization

Bob Newhart, the beloved actor and comedian, quietly announced over social media that he has cancelled his upcoming gig at the Legatus Summit. This follows GLAAD and several LGBT advocates and...

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What to Watch Thursday 12/19: New "White Collar"

Tonight catch all new episodes of Project Runway All Stars and White Collar.What to Watch: Thursday, December 199:00pm: Project Runway All Stars, Lifetime (1 hr) NEWChristian Siriano, Nina Garcia and...

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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, December 19, 2013

Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALTime Out London to lose LGBT-specific section in restructure - PinkNewsIndian...

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BREAKING: Olympian Brian Boitano comes out as gay before heading to Sochi

Brian Boitano, Olympic gold medalist and US delegate to the 2014 Sochi Olympics, has come out as openly gay.Taking home the gold for figure skating in 1988, Brian was recently appointed by President...

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New Mexico becomes 17th state with marriage equality

Today, New Mexico's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling to allow marriage for same-sex couples in the state. The court ruling said:We hold that the State of New Mexico is constitutionally required...

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Vast majority of Louisianans support LGBT legal protections

Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Public Policy Research Lab recently found that the overwhelming majority of people in the state believe that transgender and gay communities deserve equal protection...

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New documentary "Queens and Cowboys" explores world of LGBT rodeo stars

The International Gay Rodeo Association is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the vibrant LGBT rodeo scene, sponsoring competitions around North America for its more than 5,000 members. The...

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Rev. Frank Schaefer defrocked for blessing his gay son's marriage

United Methodist minister Rev. Frank Schaefer was defrocked on Thursday for presiding at his son’s wedding to the man he loves. The punishment was handed down by the United Methodist Church in...

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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, December 20, 2013

Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALUganda lawmakers approve anti-gay bill that imposes life sentences on gay people -...

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A travesty of justice: Uganda's parliament passes life imprisonment for LGBT...

Uganda has passed its draconian anti-LGBT law that has been under consideration since 2009. The law does not include the death penalty provision it once did, but rather imprisons LGBT people for life....

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What to Watch Weekend 12/20-22: Catch a new "The Carrie Diaries" for a big...

This weekend catch new episodes of The Carrie Diaries and Getting On.What to Watch: Friday, December 208:00pm: The Carrie Diaries, CW (1 hr) NEWTom gives Walt advice after his parents kick him out upon...

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Catholic school students protest gay vice-principal's dismissal

Hundreds of students from Eastside Catholic High School staged a protest in support of vice principal Mark Zmuda who was dismissed for marrying the man he loves. The students organized sit-ins and...

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The GLAAD Wrap: Casting news for 'True Blood,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and a new...

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.1) True Blood's Lafayette (Nelsan...

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Utah's marriage equality ban ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge has struck down Utah's ban on marriage equality, saying it is unconstitutional. The Salt Lake Tribune has the report:A federal judge in Utah Friday struck down the state’s ban on...

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Lockheed Martin Corp. will no longer fund Boy Scouts of America

The longstanding global security and aerospace corporation Lockheed Martin will no longer provide funding to the Boy Scouts of America as a result of the BSA's discriminatory ban on LGBT scout...

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Celebrities who came out in 2013

2013 was a major year for coming out in sports, entertainment, business, and more. Take a look at the list below: Tom Daley– British diver and Olympic medalist Tom Daley made news  in a YouTube video...

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